17Scaramouche Pasta Bar

Now that the Pasta Bar takes reservations, it's the anti-big-night-out go-to resto for people of a certain class. Some tables enjoy a fab view over downtown. Let the valet take the car and make an entrance, down the grand staircase, all blonde wood and brushed stainless steel. The service is flawlessly professional, the menu an interesting compendium of grills 'n' pastas. We love the saffron-kissed scallops, the fish soup with subtle broth and perfectly cooked fish, the house-made filled pastas, and of course pastry chef Joanne Yolles' divine desserts.